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Crockpot Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

The Best Crockpot Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

This Crockpot Olive Garden Chicken Pasta is the ULTIMATE takeout fakeout — creamy, zesty, and irresistibly delicious. With just four simple ingredients, the slow cooker does all the work, creating tender, shredded chicken coated in a rich, tangy sauce that tastes straight from the restaurant.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thawed
  • 1 cup Olive Garden Italian dressing (or similar zesty Italian dressing)
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup, low-sodium
  • 8 oz cream cheese, full-fat and softened to room temperature
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • cooked pasta (penne, ziti, or fettuccine), for serving

Equipment

  • 6-quart slow cooker
  • mixing spoon
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • forks for shredding chicken
  • Chef's knife for cutting cream cheese

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Pour the Olive Garden dressing evenly over the chicken.
  2. Add the cream of chicken soup and scatter the cubed, room-temperature cream cheese on top.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  4. Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. Stir well to combine the chicken and sauce into a creamy mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve the creamy chicken mixture over cooked pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. Garnish with parsley and optional Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Use room-temperature cream cheese for a smooth, lump-free sauce. Avoid cooking pasta in the slow cooker — serve the creamy chicken mixture over freshly cooked noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes. Add Parmesan or red pepper flakes for a customizable flavor boost.